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Volunteers Gather on ‘Coldest Morning of 2020’ for Smoke Detector Campaign
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Community leaders, first responders and volunteers gathered at the Henderson Fire Department this morning for the day’s kickoff of Vance County’s “Sound the Alarm” event, an in-home smoke detector and fire safety inspection campaign sponsored by the American Red Cross. During the first half of the day...
Town Talk 01/20/20: Democratic Chair Discusses Meeting, Low Voter Turnout
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Marcia Allen, the acting chairperson of the Vance County Democratic Party, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Allen encouraged all registered Democrats, and those interested in learning more about the party, to attend the Vance County Democratic Party meeting...
Regional Economic Dev. Summit to Feature Bestselling Author
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce You are invited to attend an exciting Regional Economic Development Summit at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is a free event with...
Annual State Inspection of GCPS Buses Complete
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools The State of NC recently completed its annual inspection of all Granville County Public Schools (GCPS) buses, including an audit of the Transportation Department’s inventory, control processes and safety records. In conducting the inspection, officials assign...
Oxford’s Property & Public Works Committees to Meet Jan. 29
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The Property, Buildings, and Real Estate Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Training...
News 01/20/20
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Cameron Evans Turned Himself In 1-17-2020
— press release courtesy Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Friday, January 17, 2020, Cameron Evans of 194 Dixie Drive, Kittrell, North Carolina, 27544, turned himself into the Vance County Sheriff Office and was served several warrants for three counts robbery with a dangerous weapon, three counts of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous...
New VGCC Partnership with KARTS Makes Education More Accessible
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College recently launched a new partnership with KARTS, the public, rural transportation system, to help students travel to and from any of the college’s four campuses at no cost. Through the partnership, the college will use grant funds and donations...
Henderson Men’s Shelter in Need of Volunteers for Winter Season
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope The Henderson Men’s Shelter needs the community’s help with providing supervision for the shelter for the remainder of the winter season. Our supply of volunteers and partner churches has slowly eroded to the point that we...
Vance County Democratic Party to Meet Jan. 23
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Marcia Allen, Vance County Democratic Party The Vance County Democratic Party will meet Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s room in the old courthouse. The elevator is in service for persons with mobility issues. Discussions will...
